Africa Business of Sport Podcast

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Co-Executive Director: United States at PeacePlayers International, Sally Nnamani, joins Edem to reflect on her varied career in the sports industry and discuss the kind of work she is involved in at PeacePlayers International, strategies for building peaceful and thriving communities through sport, fostering transformation in the current sport for development landscape in Africa, and her advocacy efforts for advancing opportunities for women and girls in sport. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem is joined by President of SWA Sports, Aisha Shuaibu to preview the inaugural Sports As A Business Conference. The conversation covers the vision and mission underpinning SWA Sports’ purpose to drive economic growth through sports in Africa, the long-term objectives of the Sports As A Business Conference, and working towards building industry-wide credibility in order for the African sport business to attract foreign investment that fuels future growth. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu react to the news that Canal+ Group has submitted an all-cash mandatory buyout offer to MultiChoice amounting to $2.9bn (R54m). The duo briefly consider the financial details of the offer, Vivendi's intention to merge Canal+ and MultiChoice to create a global media company, what Patrice Motsepe's potential entry into a deal could potentially bring and why Bowmans (Law Firm) could play a pivotal role in closing this sports media M&A deal. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Head of League Operations at the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, joins Jabu to assess the success of the recently concluded BAL Kalahari Conference, the prospect of an increase in participating teams in future BAL editions, the ongoing preparations for the upcoming BAL Nile Conference in Egypt, how the BAL develops and positions its social impact initiatives to uplift local communities and the critical importance of fostering business and commercial opportunities that grow basketball in Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Jabu is joined by Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Christian Klaue, to discuss how the postponement of Tokyo 2022 impacted the preparation and readiness for Paris 2024, the long-term socioeconomic impact of the $2.2bn Olympic Village in Paris, the role of TOP partners in organising and financing the Olympic Games, the IOC’s position on global geopolitical developments ahead of Paris 2024, the significance and relevance of the Olympic True as a symbol of peace, and how Paris 2024 will be the most environmentally sustainable Olympic Games ever staged. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Jabu sits down with Managing Director of LaLiga Africa, Tresor Penku, for a wide-ranging interview in which Tresor discusses LaLiga Africa’s marketing and fan engagement approach, how LaLiga Africa and LaLiga clubs effectively collaborate to support expansion in Africa, what mainly attracts LaLiga clubs to the African continent and the impact of LaLiga Africa’s women’s football initiatives in Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Shon is joined by Founder of Bridged - A Sports & Entertainment Resource, Ella Ireri, to discuss her journey in the sports industry including why and how she pursued a career in the sports industry, the challenges she has faced while paving a career path in the world of sport, the purpose and experiences that underpinned her desire to found Bridged and her message to young people dreaming of careers in the sports industry. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Edem and Ndeye discuss the main and trends findings of the #AfricaScores AFCON social media report, why AFCON 2023 produced record-high digital engagement and how the Confederation of African Football achieved substantial engagement and follower increases during the tournament. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

#BusinessOfAFCON is an exclusive five-part series, produced by The Football Foundation for Africa in collaboration with Africa Business of Sport Podcast, which focuses on the various business and commercial aspects of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. 🏆⚽ In this episode, Author and Football Historian, David Goldblatt, joins Edem, Jabu and Brian to discuss AFCON's relationship with the hydrocarbon industry through their long-standing partnership with TotalEnergies, addressing criticisms of his article on The Guardian titled "Awash with fossil fuel money, African football is sowing the seeds to its own destruction", how African football can shift away from fossil fuel companies and partner with more sustainable industries and how Africa can leverage AFCON to develop environmentally sensitive initiatives and partnerships in future editions. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

#BusinessOfAFCON is an exclusive five-part series, produced by The Football Foundation for Africa in collaboration with Africa Business of Sport Podcast, which focuses on the various business and commercial aspects of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. 🏆⚽ In this episode, Founder of Playbook Sandrine Nzeukou, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss AFCON's missed marketing opportunities, her assessment of AFCON's impressive commercial returns and IMG's role in securing sponsorships, which marketing and branding strategy she believes CAF ought to adopt and her expectations of the next edition of AFCON in Morocco. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu discuss Canal+ and their offer to buy 69% of MultiChoice for $1.7Bn, what their objectives are behind the proposed purchase and the legal hurdles Canal+ would need to navigate including listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and merger approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem, Jabu and Ndeye discuss their predictions for the African sport business in 2024. The trio share their views on African sport's TV and Media Rights sector, the sponsorship landscape ahead for properties including Basketball Africa League, Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Paris 2024, and investment in African sport's high-growth sectors such as women's sport and sportstech. ------------------- 📮We have been nominated for two Sports Podcast Awards! If you would like to support us in winning these awards, click the following links to cast your vote: 👉 Best Sports Business Podcast - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ 👉 Diverse Voices Awards - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu reflect on the importance of MultiChoice's partnership with Comcast's NBCUniversal and Sky in March 2023 before outlining Showmax 2.0's new app features, its competitive subscription pricing model and the groundbreaking mobile-only Premier League subscription offering. ------------------- 📮We have been nominated for two Sports Podcast Awards! If you would like to support us in winning these awards, click the following links to cast your vote: 👉 Best Sports Business Podcast - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ 👉 Diverse Voices Awards - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Managing Partner of Rumble Ventures, Mlondi Mashinini, joins Jabu to discuss why he founded FanBase Analytics, how FanBase Analytics unlocks fan insights and commercial opportunities, the reasons he believes the African sport business is undervalued, Rumble Ventures’ sport investment strategy and the growing investment trend of African footballers acquiring grassroots football clubs. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Founding Director of Sports Legal, Khayran Noor, to discuss her decision to specialise in sports law, the importance of developing legal frameworks to protect the integrity and growth of sport in Africa, how Sport Legal empowers athletes and other stakeholders in sport through education, and how sport and law could be utilised to effectively contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Managing Director of Nielsen Sport SA, Tumelo Selikane, to discuss Nielsen Sport's diverse offerings and clients in South Africa, the South African Rugby Union's commercial performance following the Springboks World Cup triumph and the ways in which data can unlock the commercialisation of African sport. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Founder of Sportscape Media, Gary Rathbone, shares his perspective on SABC’s recurring challenges in acquiring free-to-air rights from SuperSport, the underlying strategic objectives behind broadcasting CAF World Cup Qualifiers on FIFA+, insights from Multichoice’s interim financial results, SuperSport’s entry into sport betting through the rollout of SuperSportBet, and the significance of Showmax’s 2024 relaunch for Africa’s sport streaming landscape. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by the President of the Nigeria Esports Federation, Yahaya Maikori, to discuss his diverse career experiences in the legal, music and gaming industries, the implications that the new Esports World Cup present for the African esports sector, the unique challenges and opportunities within the esports value chain that face Africa and the strategic partnerships that the Federation is seeking to secure. ------------------- 📮Latest job vacancies in sport from Global Sports📮 Competitions Strategy & Planning Officer, Confederation of African Football Inter-Clubs Manager, Confederation of African Football ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by former Adidas SA Marketing Director and legendary rugby commentator, Gavin Cowley. In a wide-ranging interview, Gavin extensively reflects on his 25+ year service and association with Adidas SA, representing the Springboks in 1974 and 1976, commentating at the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, candid conversations with President Nelson Mandela about the future of South African sport upon the inception of democracy, and the value of the quota system in fostering racial diversity within modern Springboks squads. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast – Africa's #1 sport business podcast

In this episode, Founder & CEO of MIZIZI, Paakow Essandoh, reflects on the origin story of the official streetwear brand for the African diaspora, how MIZIZI struck an unprecedented licensing deal with Marvel Productions for the Black Panther movie, the inspiration behind the recently released South African baseball jerseys honouring the Springboks, and MIZIZI’s global distribution and sport partnership ambitions. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast – Africa's #1 sport business podcast

From the 8th to 11th of December 2023, The Football Union will deliver The Showcase, an event that bring together emerging talent, local and international football clubs and scouts, and South African football legends. In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Owner of The Football Union, David Ribeiro, to unpack The Showcase which includes a 3-day residential camp programme, confirmed speakers and prominent football figures, and the event's partners and sponsors. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport from Global Sports📮 ⁠Digital Specialist - Global Soccer, SportFive Project Analyst - Events, beIN Media Group ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Shon and Edem are joined by Executive Director of Jomo Cosmos Women, Naadhirah Ally, to reflect on the grassroots impact of Banyana Banyana's World Cup performance, technical analysis and player development at Jomo Cosmos Women, Playermaker's innovative contribution to sports technology and data analysis, and interrogating the gender disparities in football. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Chief Executive Officer of Africa Sports Ventures Group (ASVG), Leslie Koroma to discuss the evolution of African sports media, founding African Sports Monthly Magazine in 2010, applying global best practices to the African sport business and ASVG's long-term objectives for African sport development. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport from Global Sports📮 ⁠Digital Specialist - Global Soccer, SportFive Project Analyst - Events, beIN Media Group ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Shon and Edem are joined by Co-Founders of The Powerhouse Project, Rosie Kmita and Mollie Kmita to discuss the reasons behind The Powerhouse Project’s decision to partner with Right To Dream to empower women football coaches in Ghana, and how the twin sports presenters balance their various professional commitments and passions. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our 3-part series focusing on the intersection of sustainability and sport on the African continent, in partnership with Sustainable Sport Africa, an organisation which seeks to transform Africa's sport ecosystem by interweaving sport and sustainability through collaboration, innovation and compelling narratives. In the final instalment of the series, Edem and Jabu are joined by Co-Founders of Sustainable Sport Africa, Rachel A. Aron and Tristan Niesslein, to evaluate the impact of climate change on sport in Africa, the implications of extreme weather events on sports events in Africa, the unique gender-specific impacts of climate change, the development of climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard the growth of African sport and the importance of athletes and entertainers in innovatively advocating for climate action. 🌍 Visit ⁠Sustainable Sport Africa's ⁠website⁠⁠ to learn more about the organisation's activities and offerings in sport and sustainability. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport from Global Sports📮 Senior Manager Sales - Global Athlete & Team Marketing, SportFive Executive Order Management Apparel & Accessories Assistant, PUMA ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Sponsorship Manager at 10Bet, Nick Moyo, to examine the value of football sponsorship as a marketing activity to betting brands in Africa, 10Bet’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, the betting company’s multifaceted sponsorship approach across the South African football ecosystem, and the strategic objectives behind 10Bet’s partnership with the South African Football Association and front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with DStv Premiership side Lamontville Golden Arrows. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport from Global Sports📮 Senior Manager Sales - Global Athlete & Team Marketing, SportFive Executive Order Management Apparel & Accessories Assistant, PUMA ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

On Tuesday, 5 September, media reports suggested that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had unilaterally terminated its $415m broadcasting deal with Qatari media company, beIN Media Group, covering over 40 countries in beIN-controlled markets. In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu discuss the impact that this broadcast contract termination may have on the commercial viability of AFCON 2023 and the geopolitical implications of this fallout such as the likelihood of Saudi Arabian investment to cover CAF's financial shortfalls. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu briefly unpack CAF's recent announcement of the imminent launch of the African Football League by considering the innovative competition format and OTT broadcasting model, the commercial significance of the league's holding company AFL Ltd and Saudi Arabia's SRJ Sports Investments' potential involvement in the AFL. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Founder & CEO of the African Warriors Fighting Championship (AWFC) joins Edem and Jabu to share his passion for Dambe and why he founded AWFC, the details behind AWFC's groundbreaking partnership with Stake.com and whether AWFC views other combat sport properties as competitors. At the end of the conversation, Maxwell also makes an exclusive announcement regarding AWFC's upcoming events in Nigeria. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup. In this episode, legendary Former Banyana Banyana coach, Fran Hilton-Smith, joins Shon and Jabu to discuss Banyana Banyana's historic Round of 16 qualification, Fran's influence on the development of several Banyana players, the viability of South Africa's bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and the importance of three African teams reaching the knockout rounds. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup. In this episode Senior Football Sponsorship Coordinator at HollywoodBets, Indira Albuquerque, joins Shon and Jabu to discuss the sponsorship landscape of South African women’s football, how the Hollywoodbets Super League has directly contributed to Banyana Banyana’s on-pitch success and explains how Hollywoodbets will capatilise on the Women’s World Cup to continue its long-term sponsorship efforts in women’s football. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our ongoing series dedicated to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand. The series will cover the on-pitch and off-pitch discussions, topics and events during the Women’s World Cup. In this episode, Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Board Member, Brenda Kunda, joins Edem and Jabu to share insights into COSAFA's regional women's football landscape, key lessons that the Zambia Football Association will take from their national team's performance in Australia & New Zealand and COSAFA's strategy to strengthening the domestic women's football leagues of their member countries. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Women’s Football Manager at Botswana Football Association joins Shon and Edem to discuss the growth of women’s football in Botswana, an insightful look into the day-to-day activities in her role as Women’s Football Manager at Botswana FA, the social impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup player bonuses, and her participation in the FIFA Women in Football Leadership Programme. ------------------- 📮Latest jobs in sport in Africa from Global Sports: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Communications Director, Confederation of African Football⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Senior Manager - Travel & Accommodation, Confederation of African Football⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Marketing and Communications Manager, Confederation of African Football ⁠⁠⁠ ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, leading African sports lawyer, Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya, discusses the various objectives of the Nigerian National Sport Industry Policy, the sport law landscape in Africa, the reasons why African countries must establish national sport dispute resolution structures and the vital importance of strong leadership and sports governance in African sport bodies. Beverley also shares her thoughts on the ongoing stand-off between the Nigerian Football Federation and the Nigerian national women’s team ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Founder and CEO of Valeur Sport, Arianna Criscione, joins Shon and Edem for a wide-ranging interview about the women’s football landscape. The former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper discusses the impact of the stand-off between FIFA and European broadcasters over the value of media rights for women’s football, resolving the perennial issue of racism in football, her football role models while growing up and increasing the presence of women in boardroom and major decision-making processes in sport governance. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and professionals about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Edem and Shon are joined by Victoire Cogevina Reynal, a tech entrepreneur, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and a women’s football enthusiast. In a wide-ranging interview, Victoire discusses the process of OneFootball acquiring her sportstech startup Gloria, the commercial opportunities created by the meteoric rise of women’s football, how different stakeholders can capitalise on the global reach and prominence of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and her role as the UN Ambassador for Gender Equality. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Managing Director of ChrisBullockFootball Management Consultancy, Chris Bullock, joins Edem and Jabu to unpack the unique challenges facing football development in Southern Africa, the importance of grassroots investment including valuable learnings from his experience in Lesotho and the relative strength and characteristics of the different regional football blocs in Africa. Chris also reveals the motivations behind his career-defining decision to leave Umbro and set up his own football management consultancy. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, LiveScore Group's Managing Director - Nigeria, Simon Burrell, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss why LiveScore has expanded into Africa, the African football ecosystem and how much it has evolved, LiveScore's plans for growing sports consumption in Africa, and the monetisation of sports content with regards to subscription models suitable for Africa and the importance of integrating non-harmful betting and other features into the LiveScore Bet platform. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Founder & Managing Director of Soccerlytics, Columbus Morfaw, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss why he founded Soccerlytics, his experience consulting with leading football clubs such as Atlanta United, St. Louis City and Spezia, how different sport stakeholders can strategically use data-driven analytics to drive commercial and sporting results, and the ways in which data can be leveraged by African football stakeholders in accelerating the growth of the football ecosystem on the continent. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Founding Director of Sports Media Africa, Themba Ndlwana, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss his experience in distributing of premium sports rights in Africa, how rights-holders in Africa should approach growing the commercial value of sport properties and creating authentic African content, and the case for strategically integrating African sports media with the African music and entertainment industry. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, world-leading UK Sports Lawyer and host of The Sports Law Podcast, Nick De Marco KC joins Edem and Jabu to discuss his exceptional career in sports law. In a wide-ranging interview, Nick shares insight into representing Newcastle United against the Premier League in its protracted takeover bid, his views on the Premier League charging Manchester City over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations, the legality of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations and whether English Football needs an independent regulator. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

On 17 May 2023, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced a strategic partnership with former Ultimate Fighters Championship (UFC) Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, Cameroonian-born Francis Ngannou to support the PFL's expansion into the African continent. As part of the reported 3-year $27-million deal, Ngannou also becomes an equity owner and Chairman of PFL Africa. In this bonus episode, Edem and Jabu go over the details and terms of Francis Ngannou's deal with PFL, his acrimonious UFC exit amid tensions with President Dana White and what this deal means for the growth and visibility of MMA in Africa. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Shon sits down with FIFA Regional Technical Consultant, Dr. Carolin Braun, to discuss her experience supporting football development in Botswana, the areas in which African football development could improve, how stakeholders can capitalise on the rapid rise of women's football and why women in sport leadership are crucial to the long-term sustainability of sport globally. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our six-part series #SportBlockchain with regular co-host, Chief Operating Officer of Blocksport Samir Ceric, where we explore the implications of the intersection of blockchain technology and the global sport industry with experts across the Web3 sector. In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer of Worlds Busters Adan Kedem, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss sport and the metaverse including; how the metaverse promises to revolutionise sports consumption, why rapidly evolving virtual experiences could lead in decreased matchday attendance for sports events and how sports club, organisations and brands should approach the Metaverse and intricate sport-Web3 space. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

On 13 May 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced a historic five-year cooperation and development Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In this episode, Edem and Jabu unpack the significance and implications of the landmark MoU between CAF and SAFF, how this agreement fits within CAF and SAFF's strategies respectively and what this could potentially mean for the Africa Super League. Episode clips (in order of appearance): E47: Leading CAF's New Commercial Strategy - Hassan El Kamah, E41: Saudi Arabia's Booming Sport Sponsorship Sector - Dr. Rayan Karkadan, E18 - Qatar's Geopolitical World Cup - Professor Simon Chadwick⁠. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

Last week, Wits University announced the commencement of construction for the new R250 million Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex, a state of the art sports complex overseen by Wits Sport and Health, which is anticipated to be completed by 2026. In this episode, Director of Wits Sports and Health, Jon Patricios, joins Edem and Jabu to provide an overview of the Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex including the world-class facilities and features of the complex, the role of Wits Sport and Health in relation to the new sports complex, how the sustainability of the sports complex will be achieved and how the complex will seek to host and support national and international sports teams and organisations. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Chief Operating Officer of Burnley Football Club, Mark Thompson, joins Edem and Jabu to provide a behind-the-scenes insight into Burnley's Premier League promotion including the importance of Vincent Kompany's appointment as head coach, the commercial implications of Burnley's return to the Premier League, how Burnley will approach recruitment in the summer transfer window, leading club initiatives such as The Hive and his plans with the African Sport Business Network. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Sarah Lewis OBE OLY joins Shon and Edem to discuss her career journey in sports as an Olympian, the various roles she has played in the global sport industry, her contribution to Arsenal Women team in the early 2000s and her advice to the next generation of young women passionate about sport. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: LinkedIn Twitter 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Founder & CEO of IndexG Esports, Ronny Lusigi, joins Edem and Jabu to provide a comprehensive analysis of the business of esports in Africa, the biggest video-gaming markets in Africa, the technological issues and server limitations Africa's esports industry faces and how esports stakeholders can unlock and supercharge the growth of the sector on the continent. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This is an episode of #WomenSportsDev, our ongoing series hosted by one of Africa's leading sports broadcasters, Shon Osimbo, which features insightful conversations with leading female sports executives, leaders and stakeholders about the development of women's sport in Africa and globally. In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsunspor, Zeycan Rochelle Yildrim joins Shon to discuss Samsunspor's private ownership model, how she uses football as a tool to resolve social causes such as violence against women and her experience in combining sport and fashion to design Samsunspor's special purple kit. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

This episode is part of our six-part series #SportBlockchain with regular co-host, Samir Ceric - Chief Operating Officer of Blocksport, where we explore the implications of the intersection of blockchain technology and the global sport industry. In the second instalment of the series, Lucy Mills - Co-founder of READY and Board Member at Lewes Football Club discusses the utility of NFTs to the sports industry, successful women's sports-based NFT drops, that how sports organisations can effectively engage their fans with NFTs, a glimpse into how Lewes FC views NFTs and digital fan experiences, READY's approach to educating sports stakeholders about Web3 opportunities in sport and how women's sport can leverage Web3 to boost its commercial growth and fan engagement. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

In this episode, Marc Bautista, CEO of The Showcase joins Edem to share his football career journey, the lessons learnt during his career, the factors that pushed him to look to create a positive change and impact for young potential footballers, his journey into entrepreneurship, and what The Showcase is about and how potential players, teams and stakeholders can benefit from it. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.

CEO of City MountainBike, Kristof Bruyneel, joins Edem and Jabu to discuss City MountainBike's growth strategy in Africa, the where City MountainBike fits within the African mountain biking landscape with competitors including the Skoda Titan Desert Morocco and Absa Cape Epic, reveals the African countries with an interest in staging mountain biking events, how to build the participation and commercial viability of mountain biking in Africa and globally in a sustainable manner and the City MountainBike's storytelling strategy through innovative content formats and authentic narratives. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📲 Follow us: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ 🥇 Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast.